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djayjohnsodjayjohnso Posts: 1
edited February 2012 in Words and Music...Communication
Last night my wife gave birth to our stillborn child. Not looking for sympathy or trying to be a debbie downer. I just wanted other members advice on Pearl Jam songs that would be appropriate for an infant funeral. I've got a few in mind, but would like feedback from other members who may have better ones.

Thanks,

djayjohnso
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  • ShortyShorty Posts: 1,160
    Sorry for your loss friend - best wishes to you, your wife, and your entire family. I am not sure if it is the perfect song lyrically - nor musically (a little fast) - but SAD has some great lines in it that apply for sure....

    My deepest sympathy,
    Martin
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  • drinkbigredinsteaddrinkbigredinstead Posts: 2,240
    I am sorry for your loss.
  • HaveIGotALittleStoryForYouHaveIGotALittleStoryForYou Posts: 27
    Much love and peace to you, your wife and your family.
    Seen this post before, maybe some of the same recommendations would work.
    http://forums.pearljam.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=117536
    I'm very sorry for your loss. Another star has joined the bright sky, shining down on everyone.
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  • Mikee JMikee J Posts: 1,323
    My thoughts to you and your loved ones.

    I always thought Just Breathe would be a good funeral song....
    "My body's nobody's body but mine"
  • Lone Drawn MeteorLone Drawn Meteor Posts: 1,230
    I'm so sorry. I hope you can both heal enough to try again.
    Not a Pearl Jam song, but Chris Cornell…
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDym1NvxU6Q&feature=related
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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,263
    my heart breaks for your family, I am so sorry.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • CheeksCheeks Posts: 151
    I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My first daughter was stillborn late in pregnancy, and it was a long road that followed.
    A number of songs stuck with me during that time, once I could bear to listen to music at all. "Indifference" is one that seemed to make a strong impact on my healing--the lyrics both seemed to explain the pain but also offer some strength.
    Again, I'm so sorry to hear about your child.
  • anthonybroxtermananthonybroxterman Posts: 59
    I wish I had words for you. I'm sorry.

    Light Years
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,687
    so sorry...
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,441
    wow. so sorry to hear this. you guys will be in my thoughts...

    Light Years
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  • SxDx1982SxDx1982 Posts: 124
    I am so sorry for your loss. I've lost many friends and family members, but I can't imagine what you and your wife must be going through right now. My thoughts are with you.

    I once dedicated Come Back to a friend who passed away, the lyrics are sad but comforting.
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  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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  • happinesshappiness Posts: 22
    I think Just Breathe would be a beautiful song. Hugs to you and your wife. The funeral will help give you peace and closure and a way to say goodbye.
  • pennylane106pennylane106 Posts: 135
    so sorry for your loss. no one should have to go through that.

    all of these suggestions are great; maybe look at Eddie's stuff on the Into the Wild soundtrack. Particularly Rise and Hard Sun...

    keeping you guys in my prayers.
    'You know time is long, and life is short.
    Begin to live while you still can.'

    While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity or our glorious uniqueness.-Gilda Radner
  • fortheloveofpearljamfortheloveofpearljam Posts: 577
    So very sorry for your loss...
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  • PJForceofNaturePJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    I am very sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Last year my son's best friend passed away, and I remember Light Years was such a comfort to me. May PJ's music be a comfort to you during this time. Blessings to all of you.
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  • deezarockindeezarockin Posts: 9
    I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you found a song which suited beautifully.
    Most likely you will find relative meaning in many PJ songs in the future.
    Maybe you can find just one that reminds you of the joy this precious little life gave you and your wife in the time you had.
    Strength in individuality
  • CAVSTARR313CAVSTARR313 Posts: 8,756
    So Sorry,,
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  • big mickbig mick Posts: 773
    Heart felt condolences, close to tears...... Peace and love to you and your loved ones.
    One love Big Mick
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